tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14056199.post113797168156702337..comments2023-08-12T03:43:36.065-04:00Comments on Mari's knitting blog: Flower Basket shawl complete!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14056199.post-1139828294716343462006-02-13T05:58:00.000-05:002006-02-13T05:58:00.000-05:00Becka, I'm not sure about using cotton for one of ...Becka, I'm not sure about using cotton for one of these shawls. It has to be blocked pretty severely and I'm not sure how cotton would hold that kind of blocking. I can remember my Mum having to starch cotton lace doilies in order for them to hold their shape, so I'm not sure that cotton would be a good choice. I'm going to make a rectangular shawl (the Cocoon Lace shawl, also from Fiber Trends) for my neice to wear on her wedding day and will be using cotton; I guess I better swatch that to make sure it works!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504599915321359772noreply@blogger.com